My name is Stephanie and I’ve known my entire life I wanted to be an actor. My experience started off in theater and I was later accepted to VCU for Acting, but life took its tolls and we couldn’t afford college. My life took a turn when I joined the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Analyst. I lived many places, was able to help my family, get on my own two feet, meet my husband, and start a family.
It is difficult to make the decision to switch careers, especially when your experience became something unexpected. Being an Intelligence Analyst trained me to understand the details of people and situations, as well as the big picture, in a profound way. When I left the military, being an investigator allowed me to continue to build on that experience and knowledge. Life was great, except for the heavy, broken heart I carried for not following my dreams.
I soon found myself in Los Angeles working as the first Intelligence Analyst for a major aerospace company. Life became incredibly surreal as I powered through this career I never really wanted, in a place I always dreamed I’d be performing. Luckily, I have an extremely supportive family who encouraged me that it wasn’t too late. Living in LA now has given me the opportunity and resources to train with the best. Since I made the decision to leave my career, I’ve been learning and thriving in the community, while continuously refreshing my own skills. The further I get, the more obvious it becomes that leaving my old career behind has been the right choice.
I may have had to take a long way around to get here but I’ve arrived, and I look forward to working with you!
